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201910 minPGdoc-short

Lgbtq Rights Life Stories

Paula

201910 minPGdoc-short

In a small community, Paula navigates her identity as the only transgender person known to her neighbors after transitioning from Paul.

Lgbtq Rights Life Stories

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Paula

2019• 10 minPG

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In a small community, Paula navigates her identity as the only transgender person known to her neighbors after transitioning from Paul.

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Scott Munndirector

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Before her operation, Paula was the husband, father, son and neighbour known as Paul. Now, she's the only transgender person her community has ever met.

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